TTC / TWW Jan 2026

[Anya23]

Hi guys! Opening a thread for those ttc in the new year! I'll be starting again after an MMC in November, fingers crossed that this'll be a lucky year for all!

Oh I see! I checked your photo from yesterday and it does seem to be a bit darker but I'd still retest tomorrow morning as well! I'm sorry and hope it's not a chemical

AF has arrived for me this morning along with some hefty cramps. Letting myself wallow and feel all the feels currently.

A shorter cycle than expected (CD25) but at least it tracks with my gut feeling that I ovulated earlier than the app was suggesting.

I feel like I’m going insane😂 so yesterday I did the clear blue and it had a very faint line and I also did a pink strip test and that was completely negative. This morning I’ve still got the faint line on the clear blue, no darker. But the strip test also now has a line. I did two to be sure but I can see it on both? Can everyone else see it or do I have line eyes🤣 I’m not testing til 14DPO now because it’s making me insane!

I see some shadow! How many dpo are you now?

It’s so hard to photograph lol I ovulated on the 10th, and had spotting on 17th. So I’m not out yet I don’t think? I’m just driving myself potty with it😂

Bit easier to see with a filter on! But also got a ridiculously faint line on a first response so I’m waiting til atleast Thursday now I think because hopefully by then it’ll be clearer 🤞

@Glittertint it might be that you ovulate earlier / later than you thought! What day did you start tracking? Keep going and I reckon you will see a rise / peak in the next couple of days! 🤞🏼

I see them! I think if they darken during the next days, it's okay!

I think it could be happening later this month as my EWCM started today! My LH is still low but going to keep testing and hoping it rises! I’m assuming EWCM happens before you peak so my NC could be right with thinking it’s later! And it would mean I could’ve been wrongly timed last month too

For me ewcm usually starts 2-3 days before ovulation, so 1-2 days before the peak!

Sorry, I just wanted to see what people thought of the darkness of these tests for 19DPO? I keep seeing talk of dye stealers etc. but then I’m also reading that darkness at this stage is not so important because tests aren’t designed to show progression.

Well, with my dd I had my first dy stealer around 22 dpo, although that was a less sensitive test (25 mlU). I really don't think it matters, if they darken fast enough, it also depends on when you implanted

@Anya23 i took another test incase that clear blue was faulty and this is what has come up and it is a lot darker so im very hopeful 🥰
@Jill4578 aw delighted to see lines for you too! It’s just a waiting game isn’t it 🙏

Ah that looks real good 😊congrats!

Yes sounds like it’s coming!! Let us know how you get on today! I’ve been testing multiple times a day to see when my peak is 😅

Got home from work and taken two more… I’m not insane there’s definitely lines! Praying they get darker🤞🫶🥹

hope everyone else is doing okay today🙌

@Jill4578 yayy!!! That looks great. How many dpo are you?

9/10 I think!

@Jill4578 I can see it!! Hope it keeps progressing for you!

Thankyou! I’m in shock tbh! It’s our first attempt🫣 was convinced it would take a long time.
I had the spotting on Saturday and started to actually think we could be, and then since Sunday my boobs have been SO sore. Just got to hope it’s a sticky bean🤞

@Glittertint I got my peak yesterday at CD16 so definitely time to go yet! I’m assuming that I ovulated last night or today, so going to settle into the TWW

thanks everyone! I’m more hopeful! Must just be a one off longer cycle! My LH still hasn’t gotten above 0.4 but it’s also not dropped like before so maybe tomorrow or day after!! I’ve recently changed my diet to be way more nutritious and more fibre so wonder if it’s that making it longer!

What CD are you on @Glittertint ?

I’m on CD18 and still waiting for ovulation @Glittertint . Hope it happens for both of us soon!

@Jill4578 oh yes your about the same as me. Are you having any cramping? I’ve had such bad cramps all day and into my legs too. Hoping it’s a positive sign rather than a negative.